About the Forest Wagtail
The forest wagtail is a medium-sized passerine bird in the wagtail family Motacillidae. It has a distinctive plumage that sets it apart from other wagtails and has the habit of wagging its tail sideways unlike the usual up and down movements of the other wagtail species. It is the only wagtail species that nests in trees. It is found mainly in forested habitats, breeding in the temperate parts of east Asia and wintering across tropical Asia from India to Indonesia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wagtails and Pipits (Motacillidae) |
| Species | Dendronanthus indicus |
| Species Codes | forwag1, FOWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Forest Wagtail belong to?
The Forest Wagtail (Dendronanthus indicus) belongs to the Wagtails and Pipits family (Motacillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Forest Wagtail?
The forest wagtail is a medium-sized passerine bird in the wagtail family Motacillidae. It has a distinctive plumage that sets it apart from other wagtails and has the habit of wagging its tail sideways unlike the usual up and down movements of the other wagtail species. It is the only wagtail speci...
Where can I report a Forest Wagtail sighting?
You can log sightings of Forest Wagtail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code forwag1, or on iNaturalist.
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